Chiropractic careAcupunctureAuto injury treatmentShockwave therapyCold laser therapyMassage therapyBio-energetic synchronization techniqueTai chiPhysical therapyFunctional medicine and nutrition services
A Place of Health Chiropractic is a holistic and integrated chiropractic office at 2034 East Oakland Park Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, serving patients in Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, and Wilton Manors. Dr. Donna Watson leads the practice. She graduated magna cum laude from Life Chiropractic College as a licensed chiropractor in 1994, went on to study advanced techniques taught across the country so she could offer patients more versatility, and started A Place of Health Chiropractic in Fort Lauderdale in 1996. Dr. Watson is a native Floridian, born in Coral Gables and raised in Dade and Broward Counties. The site tells the story that she came to chiropractic as a teenage competitive athlete after a car accident left her in pain that an orthopedic specialist told her could not be fixed, and that two weeks of care from a chiropractor who also practiced acupuncture returned her to competition. Her practice today is built around what the office calls proactive rather than reactive health care, meaning it works to identify and correct the underlying cause of illness instead of using suppressive drugs and treating symptoms alone. Core services include chiropractic care to improve joint and soft tissue function, acupuncture, massage therapy, cold laser therapy, focused shockwave therapy, Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique, and Tai Chi. Additional services listed by the office include physical therapy, functional medicine, full blood work testing, blood type testing with associated diets, EMI testing, exercise programs, Chinese herbology, food and allergy testing, and weight loss. Conditions the site highlights include back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, numbness in the arms, pinched nerves, disc problems, TMJ, work injuries, pickle ball injuries, and auto accident injuries. Auto injury care is a particular focus. The office notes that Dr. Watson was a police officer before she became a chiropractor and saw firsthand what a seemingly minor injury could do to a person's health, says she has been treating auto accident injuries for over 28 years, and explains Florida's personal injury protection 14 day rule requiring treatment within 14 days of an accident. Shockwave therapy is described as a non-invasive alternative to surgery, prescription medication, and injections that boosts circulation, releases painful trigger points, and stimulates collagen production, with the focused wave reaching a depth of about 4.7 inches. Cold laser therapy applies red and near infra-red light to stimulate tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and reduce pain. Dr. Watson is board certified in acupuncture, holds a doctorate in naturopathic medicine, and is a Florida certified workers compensation doctor. She has been named to America's Top Chiropractors by the Consumers Research Council of America from 2009 through 2025 and to America's Best Chiropractors by the National Consumers Advisory Board from 2014 through 2025. On billing, the office says it gladly accepts most health insurance, offers affordable rates and flexible payment plans, and accepts CareCredit. New patients are pointed to an $89 first visit special that the site values at $200.
